Spokane WA

OLYMPIA, Wash. – The Washington State Department of Commerce awarded $41.1 million in Clean Energy Community Grants to 49 projects across 22 counties including Spokane. The funding, distributed this spring and summer, supports initiatives such as rooftop solar, battery storage and electric vehicle charging, Commerce...

SPOKANE, Wash. – Jo Long has been facing childcare challenges for two years, grappling with costly options and inflexible schedules. Long’s work with a cataract surgeon required flexible hours, which proved problematic for many daycares, she explained. Her son’s allergies also limited her options. “I’m just stuck,”...

Candidates responded to questions created by the Downtown Spokane Partnership. Today, the Downtown Spokane Partnership (DSP) announces a new resource for downtown property and business owners, residents, employers, workers, and visitors to learn how candidates for local elected office will approach downtown issues if...

SPOKANE, Wash.- Engine 3 from the City of Spokane Fire Department, responded to a brush fire in the 31 block of West Downriver Drive at 2 p.m. today, according to a Facebook post from the department. Additional resources assisted including multiple wildland engines from the Washington State Department of Natural...

SPOKANE, Wash. - The Spokane County Interstate Fair has kicked off its 130th year of attractions and excitement, and today the fair announced a limited-time offer for certain members of the community to experience the fun. Monday, September 8 is 'Senior Day,' at the fair, and admission will be completely...

SPOKANE, Wash. – A utility flatbed trailer was stolen early this morning, jeopardizing plans for a local fundraiser, the Morning Star Boys Ranch announced. The distinctive trailer, featuring a new wooden railing, green turf lining and a large black toolbox, was taken at 3:49 a.m. The suspect drove a...

Kevin Coe, infamously known as the "South Hill Rapist," is scheduled for a hearing in Spokane County on September 12. Coe's case has long been a focal point in the community, with his crimes dating back to the late 1970s and early 1980s.

SPOKANE, Wash. -- A brush fire threatened multiple structures in west Spokane on Monday afternoon.

SPOKANE — A new pizza restaurant with a jungle theme has opened in downtown Spokane, bringing wood-fired pizzas and creatively named menu items to the city's dining scene.

SPOKANE, Wash. – A post on the neighborhood social media app, Nextdoor, has sparked conversation about a backyard homeless encampment on 6th Avenue. The property owner, Rick Walters, claims to be running the encampment under an LLC called “Holy Ghost Housing.”. Neighbors have expressed concerns about the legality...